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Fenix LR35R vs Fenix LR50R

What LR35R does better (2) and where LR50R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR35R
Fenix · 2020LR35R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Fenix LR50R
Fenix · 2021LR50R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $320
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw9.2
6.7Battery & charging7.6
5.4Build & durability4.2
7.9Light quality9.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LR35RLR50R
51.5 × 14046.588 × 16360
LR35RLR50RDifference
Length / height140 mm163 mm−23 mm
Head diameter / width51.5 mm88 mm−36.5 mm
Body diameter / depth46.5 mm60 mm−13.5 mm
Weight238 g987 g−749 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LR35R better than LR50R?

  1. Weight238 g vs 987 g4.1×
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 58 h+38%

Why is LR50R better than LR35R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 950 m+90%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 225,620 cd3.6×
  3. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+20%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR35RFenix LR35R≈ $2008.7
Fenix LR50RFenix LR50R≈ $3209.1
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd225,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m950 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—16,000 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h58 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm163 mm
Head diameter / width51.5 mm88 mm
Body diameter / depth46.5 mm60 mm
Weight238 g987 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels56
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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